The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:

Hamilton councillors have voted to hold firm to the city’s urban boundary, and will try to accommodate future population growth through a combination of infill and intensification.

GUEST: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton.

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On Friday, Health Canada announced that children 5-11 will soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.  Some parents have questions in regards to safety, efficacy and the benefits for the vaccine.

GUEST: Dr. Jeff Pernica, Head of the Division of Infectious Disease, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Associate Professor, McMaster University & Dr. Rachel Loewith, family physician

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Canada’s federal government resumes parliament Monday. What are some of the biggest issues going into this session? 

GUEST: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News. Hamilton

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Ontario has been negotiating with the federal government over the proposed $10 a day daycare plan. Many are predicting that demand for daycare services will surge once a deal is reached. 

GUEST: Carolyn Ferns, Policy Coordinator, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.

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A vote is being held Monday on Bill 8, which involves paid sick days. In-Person action will be taking place at Queen’s Park to urge the government to vote yes on the bill. 

GUEST: Dr. Gaibrie Stephen, Emergency physician in Peel Region.

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The CFL’s regular season wrapped up this weekend and six teams, including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, are left standing in the hunt for the Grey Cup.

GUEST: Chris O’Leary, Senior Writer, CFL.ca